Weir
Plant Engineer
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerWeir
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Plant Engineer
Location- Portland, OR
Work Arrangement- Onsite, Day Shift
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
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What you’ll do
Project Leadership:Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to deliver sustainable improvements that reduce risk and enhance productivity.
Equipment & Systems Management:Specify, select, install, commission, and decommission plant equipment, systems, infrastructure, and facilities to support operational initiatives and compliance requirements.
Process & Safety Improvements:Design and implement upgrades to existing equipment and systems to improve safety, reliability, and productivity, ensuring operational stability and minimizing downtime.
Environmental Compliance:Support environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure adherence to environmental regulations within plant operations.
Daily Engagement:Actively engage on the shop floor to identify issues, provide practical engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement of plant equipment reliability and maintenance.
Travel Requirements:Some travel may be required to support other sites as needed, though primarily based onsite at Plant 3 in Portland.
Safety First:Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) with 5+ years of heavy industry plant engineering and project management experience.
Proven experience in heavy fabrication, foundry, or manufacturing engineering environments.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems; familiarity with FEA is a plus.
Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working across cross-functional teams including maintenance and production managers.
Nice-to-haves:
Experience in steel foundry or metallurgical lab environments.
Additional certifications or training in project management or safety systems.
Exposure to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
Ability to adapt and support multiple sites if demand arises.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Career development and learning support
Access to global inclusion networks
Regional and team-specific benefits
Sharebuilder scheme
Wellness support for you and your family
Collaboration with global teams
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